Finding the location of maximum shear stress

To find the location where maximum shear stress occurs in the model, you first need to determine when it occurs, and then configure the shear stress plot.

1. Open an analysis with results, or run an analysis.
2. Select the Logs check box either in the Study Tasks pane or below the graphics pane. The textual log files appear below the graphics pane in the logs pane.
3. Select the Analysis Log tab in the logs pane. A textual description of the Analysis Log appears. Next, you will find out if the maximum shear stress occurs during the filling or packing phase.
4. Scroll the Analysis Log to locate the section titled " Filling phase results summary for the part ".
5. Note the maximum value at which the Wall shear stress-maximum value occurs. For example: Wall shear stress-maximum (at 3.366 s) = 0.4676 MPa
6. Scroll through the Analysis Log to locate the section titled " Packing phase results summary for the part ".
7. Note the maximum value at which the Wall shear stress-maximum value occurs.
8. Compare the two values you have noted. For the highest pressure value, note the time at which it occurs (this is usually during the packing phase).
9. Select the Shear stress at wall check box under Fill+Pack in the Study Tasks pane.
10. Click Step Forward repeatedly until the result frame corresponds to the time you noted earlier on. The plot time is indicated underneath the plot title on the top-right corner of the screen.
11. Right-click the Shear stress at wall result in the Study Tasks pane and select Properties.
12. In the Optional Settings tab, deselect Nodal averaged and click OK. The location of the maximum shear stress is now assigned the highest shear stress value (colored red by default).